A quote that I’ve been enjoying: “Someone once asked me what I would write if I only had six words for my autobiography. Here’s what I came up with: What if we weren’t afraid anymore?” (Bob Goff, twitter)

Special treat: Playing with two sweet granddaughters this week in our house in Midland

Quote That’s Been On My Mind: “We always have good reasons for doing nothing.” … John le Carre (The Honourable Schoolboy)

What I’m Practicing: Doxy, by Sonny Rollins

Most Recent Purchase: Four bookcases for my office

Current Project: Cyndi and I launched our own 40-Day Challenges on June 1; we each have our own list of things to do each day. Here is mine: (1) get up at 6:00 am, (2) write at least 10:00, (3) practice music at least 10:00, (4) pray through my prayer cards, and (5) keep a daily food journal.